The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 57% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 203
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 56.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Jill Cooper (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
McIntyre Terrace, Cockton Hill, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6HW
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Cockton Hill Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Cockton Hill Junior School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cockton Hill Junior School?
Cockton Hill Junior School currently has 203 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cockton Hill Junior School take?
Cockton Hill Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cockton Hill Junior School?
Cockton Hill Junior School is in Bishop Auckland, DL14 6HW, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cockton Hill Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Cockton Hill Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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